San Diego UPS Truck Accident Attorney

The Harm

A dump truck driver at a Spring Valley construction site backed into a worker, crushing his leg against a bulldozer. The driver claimed another worker had told him it was clear to back up, and the defense blamed the injured worker and others at the job site for failing to coordinate the truck’s movement.

The Truth

Our investigation showed that the collision was preventable. Using photographs, testimony, and graphics depicting the position of the dump truck, the worker, and the surrounding job site, Conor Hulburt demonstrated that the driver had safer alternatives.

Industry safety practices required the driver to “get out and look” before backing when he could not confirm the path was clear. He also could have pulled forward and repositioned the truck or driven around the block rather than reversing through an area where workers were present. The evidence shifted the focus from whom the driver claimed to rely on to the precautions the professional truck driver should have taken before putting a massive vehicle in reverse.

Justice

The trucking company ultimately accepted responsibility and paid $6 million to compensate the injured worker and his family.

If you or a family member suffered a serious injury in a truck or commercial vehicle accident, we can investigate what happened, identify the people and companies responsible, and help you understand your legal options.